Soft Salmon 1190-4 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EAAAA2, estimated LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Myth from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EAAAA2 · 1190-4
Soft Salmon
49%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Salmon Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAAAA2
RGB234, 170, 162
Estimated LRV48.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Soft Salmon
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Coral Myth
Kilz
#ECABA3
Close digital match
Lusty Orange
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#EDAEA5
Close digital match
Reef Coral
Dutch Boy
#EFAEA7
Close digital match
Mad About Maddie
Valspar
#EFAEA7
Close digital match
Lusty Orange
Hirshfield's
#EFAFA7
Close digital match
Coral Fountain
Behr
#E3A9A2
Close digital match
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
#F0AFA8
Close digital match
Georgia Peach
Benjamin Moore
#EAAA9B
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#F4A6A1
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Colors That Work With Soft Salmon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Salmon
#EAAAA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0A272
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Salmon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Soft Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Salmon have?
Soft Salmon by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Salmon are Coral Myth by Kilz (a close digital match), Lusty Orange by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Reef Coral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Salmon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Salmon?
Soft Salmon has a estimated lightness value of 48.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Soft Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.